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The DCR HC52 MiniDV Handycam camcorder is a high quality, versatile, and highly capable device. Features include a 40x optical/2000x digital zoom lens, Digital Image Stabilizer, Nightshot, a 2.5 inch LCD Panel and vivid color reproduction, making the lightweight DCR-HC52 camcorder what you need to capture all your memorable moments.
 
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Average Rating: 3.5
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  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Image Stabilization (2)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
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  • Lacks Features (1)
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Yet if I may hold this Cam in the darkness, it is enough...

Date of Review:  Aug 31, 2008
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For those who need a dependable, easy, better-than average minicamcorder that is versatile enough to record in the dark of night, this is it -- at a reasonable price.

Review: The DCR-HC52 is a Digital video camera recorder. It uses a lithium, rechargeable battery (#NPFH-30) and comes with the following:
An A/C adaptor, Power cord, A/V connecting cable, (for connecting to TV and/or VCR) and Operating Manual. It does...
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  4.0

by: eleven59
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Night vision setting, 40X zoom, easy to...
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Would be even better with an extra...
 

Does The Job Efficiently and Nicely

Date of Review:  Aug 9, 2008
The Bottom Line: Cheap and cheerful. Buy it as your last MiniDV camcorder before you upgrade to HDD or Flash memory. Great for beginners.
Review: The DCR HC52 is one of the entry level models from Sony's 2007 line of MiniDV camcorders.

Personally, with the move towards HDD and eventually solid state storage for video cameras, DV tape is quickly becoming a dying breed and this is...
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  3.0

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Recommended to buy: Yes

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Low asking price, decent picture...
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Feels cheaper next to older Sony...
 

Easy to Use

Date of Review:  Oct 28, 2008
Review: Purchased a Sony DCR-H52 from Office Depot on sale. Wanted a cam that was light and easy to hold without a lot of gadgets. This one fills the bill.

It does decent work in low light and the tilting view screen allows for unobtrusive picture...
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  4.0

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Recommended to buy: Yes

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Weak sound recording
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